Ages 9 - 14. 

• promotes mindfulness, calmness, attention, and concentration, strong connection, patience and cooperation.

• Understanding that the processes of developing mindfulness, calmness and engagement are cyclical, with constant opportunities for learning and growth. Accepting constant changes and adapting to new situations contributes to lasting internal stability and cooperation in the team (cyclicity).

• Encouraging responsible and compassionate behavior towards oneself and others and taking responsibility for maintaining a peaceful and cooperative work environment (responsibility).

• Encouraging creative approaches to solving challenges and developing mindfulness, calmness and concentration. This includes various techniques and practices that strengthen attention and contribute to inner harmony (creativity).

• None. 

10 minutes.

Participants stand in a circle with closed eyes. The counting begins with an individual saying the number one, then the next person adds two, and so on until they reach ten. The order is not predetermined; participants spontaneously say the numbers. If two voices are heard simultaneously, the counting is invalidated and starts again. They repeat this process until they successfully count to ten without two voices overlapping.

You can add reflection at the end: 

How did you approach this activity?

Did you manage to count to ten? In how many attempts?

Did anyone in the group stand out?

Did anyone not participate in the counting?

After the activity, invite participants to pause and notice how counting slowly affected their breathing, focus, and emotions. Encourage them to observe any shift in their stress or calmness and reflect quietly or share their experience.

This activity encourages active listening, focus, and group coordination. Participants develop patience and self-awareness as they wait for the right moment to contribute. It fosters a sense of collective responsibility and teamwork, enhancing communication skills and group harmony. The challenge also promotes mindfulness by requiring participants to stay present and attuned to others.

If you do this exercise with younger children (grade 1- 3), you can predetermine the order of counting.